Top Tech Tidbits
Top Tech Tidbits publishes a weekly access technology newsletter and a public archive covering access technology news, tips, walkthroughs, and industry updates.
Resources
Resources for blind and visually impaired people
A growing list of places to learn, keep up with accessible technology, find support, and connect with the community. Each description explains what the resource provides and who it serves.
News and community
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AppleVis
AppleVis offers free community resources for blind, DeafBlind, and low-vision users of Apple technologies. It provides accessibility-tested app directories, forums, podcasts, a blog, guides, and hardware reviews.
Screen readers and visual assistance
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NV Access (NVDA)
NV Access develops NVDA, a free and open-source screen reader that lets blind and visually impaired people use Windows and many third-party applications. Its site provides downloads, help, training materials, and community links.
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JAWS Screen Reader
JAWS, short for Job Access With Speech, is a commercial Windows screen reader that converts on-screen text and controls into speech and braille. Vispero's official page provides a free trial, licensing information, training, and support.
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Microsoft Seeing AI
Seeing AI is a free Microsoft app for iOS and Android designed with and for the blind and low-vision community. It uses AI to help with tasks such as reading, describing photos, and identifying products.
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Be My Eyes
Be My Eyes is a free app that connects blind and low-vision users with volunteers and companies through live video, and it also provides AI-based visual assistance. Its site includes app downloads, help, and community resources.
Learning and support
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Hadley
Hadley provides free practical and social-emotional support for older adults adjusting to vision loss. Its resources cover tasks such as using phone features and labeling medications, along with ways to connect with others.
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APH ConnectCenter
APH ConnectCenter provides resources for people who are blind or have low vision, families, educators, practitioners, and employers. It covers getting started, daily living, technology, school, work, transitions, recreation, and finding services and support.
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National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled
The National Library Service, also called NLS, is a free audiobook and braille library service from the Library of Congress for eligible people who cannot read or use regular print. Books and magazines are available through download or mail, and NLS also loans playback equipment.
Accessible gaming
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AudioGames.net
AudioGames.net is an active community portal focused on audio games and blind-friendly gaming. It publishes monthly news digests and provides articles, a forum, and a database of more than 500 games across multiple platforms.
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Can I Play That?
Can I Play That? is a publication by disabled gamers covering video game accessibility through reviews, news, commentary, and reference guides. Its coverage is broader than blindness and low vision, and it includes news about accessible games and projects for blind players.